President Trump announced Thursday he will sign an order to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. The decision comes as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown impacting airports and leaving workers unpaid.
The President stated the order instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to address what he called an “Emergency Situation” and “Democrat Chaos at the Airports.” He also expressed gratitude to TSA and ICE for their work during the shutdown.
The move arrives as senators review proposals to end the funding impasse, with TSA workers facing another missed paycheck. The TSA has warned of potential closures at smaller airports if the shutdown persists, while Democrats seek immigration enforcement reforms before funding the Department of Homeland Security.
This plan echoes previous White House efforts to fund agencies during past government shutdowns. TSA agents have continued working without pay throughout the ongoing dispute.